IRCC Express Entry Draw Invites 3,500 Candidates Under Trades Occupations

Canada has held the latest Express Entry draw for trades occupations, making it the second draw of the year.

However, applicants were required to have a minimum CRS score, which had dropped by one point since April. The draw highlights Canada’s ongoing efforts to maintain strong momentum in bringing skilled workers to the nation.

Additionally, this draw brings the total number of trade invitations issued this year to 6,500. 

With cooks removed from the qualifying list, invitations are now being sent to a larger range of construction and industrial personnel. Key professions benefiting from this selection round would be welders, plumbers, equipment operators, and electricians.

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Latest Express Entry Draw Results

Canada held its latest Express Entry draw under the Trades Occupations category (2026-Version 3), inviting 3,500 skilled workers with a minimum CRS score of 476.

• Date and time: October 01, 2026 at 12:47:55 UTC
• CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 476
• Number of invitations issued: 3,500
• Rank needed: 3,500 or above
• Tie-breaking rule: May 28, 2026 at 16:55:23 UTC

If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.

Occupations Eligible For Express Entry Trades Category Draws

To become eligible for a Trades Category draw, applicants are required to have at least one year of qualifying work experience within the past three years.

Below is the list of occupations mentioned along with their specific NOC codes and TEER category.

Calculate Your CRS Score

Applicants working in Canada in demand occupations should consider getting a certificate of qualification from a Canadian province, as it can add up to 50 CRS points.

Using a CRS score calculator can help assess how this boost improves their overall profile, ultimately increasing their chances of getting an opportunity and securing an ITA.

Source: canada.ca

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